In this article we will tell you how to create a shared folder for transferring files between computers for further work with GPO
You might be interested in our previous article: How to install/use Group Policy(GPO)In this article, we have described in detail the installation and use process.
Step 1. Create a shared folder on Windows
Select the folder you want to share.
Right-click on the folder and select “Properties” from the context menu.
![Properties](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1File-Explorer-1024x608.png)
In the “Properties” window, select the “Sharing” tab.
Click the “Advanced Sharing” button.
![Shared Folder](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2Shared-Folder.png)
In the “Advanced Sharing” settings, select the “Share this folder” option.
Enter the name for the shared folder in the “Name” field.
![create Shared Folder](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3.png)
This is not a required item, it is needed to write files to a folder:
Configure the permissions for the shared folder by selecting the appropriate options in the “Permissions” section.
![Permissions for Shared Folder](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4.png)
Click “OK” to save the changes.
![ok](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5.png)
Now the selected folder will be available to all users on the network who have the appropriate permissions. They can connect to the shared folder and use its contents.
Step 2 Using a Shared Folder
In the “Properties” window, in the “Sharing” tab located link to folder
![Using Shared Folder](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/6.png)
To go to the folder, enter the link you copied into the address bar
![Using Shared Folder](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7-1024x542.png)
Now we know how to use a shared folder
This is what this shared folder on the computer looks like
![This is what this shared folder on the computer looks like](https://www.silentinstall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/8_Shared-Folder-1024x531.png)
In this article, we have described the process of setting up and using a shared folder, which is an important step in using GPO.
To continue the Group Policy installation process, follow the link provided
Previous article: How to install a GPO.
See also:
Silent Install Builder 6 Documentation
How to deploy an exe-file using Group Policy (exe to gpo)
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